Engineering Technician: Field Survey & Drafting

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) seeks a skilled drafter/surveyor to support engineering line designs and feasibility studies for utility extensions. You will prepare as-built drawings, assist with work orders and coordinate with NTUA staff on project changes, while conducting field surveys and obtaining necessary clearances.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, AutoCAD/engineering/surveying training, 2–3 years in drafting and surveying, and experience with electric, gas, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/specialized training in AutoCAD, engineering and/or surveying.
• 2–3 years of drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years of experience with electric, gas and water/wastewater operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review).

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility extension reservation wide.
• Prepare as-built drawings from data on completed work orders.
• Assist with issuing work order numbers and filing documents.
• Coordinate changes and/or additions of work orders with NTUA personnel.
• Assist in surveying proposed or existing facilities.
• Assist and/or obtain right-of-way, archaeological clearances and similar field clearances.
• Represent NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants and contractors on assigned projects.
• Maintain NTUA work order status log and report status to supervisor.
• Maintain maps and perform field verifications and check completed maps.
• Mark points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifying marks.
• Contact customers to investigate conditions and/or obtain information for new service requests.
• Process telephone and television cable companies on joint use applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Note: Navajo Preference and Navajo Veteran Preference apply; equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Drafting

Staking

Surveying

Driver's License

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Specialized Training in AutoCAD/Engineering/Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) seeks a skilled drafter/surveyor to support engineering line designs and feasibility studies for utility extensions. You will prepare as-built drawings, assist with work orders and coordinate with NTUA staff on project changes, while conducting field surveys and obtaining necessary clearances.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, AutoCAD/engineering/surveying training, 2–3 years in drafting and surveying, and experience with electric, gas, and